Bring a mask and cash to grab a bag at the winery (no credit cards) and start picking away. Just a quick drive away, Minnetonka Orchards is still open for u-pick only, but everything else is staying closed. 169 Blvd., Jordan, 95, Minnetonka Orchards Their restaurant and bakery are offering to-go options as well, so you can bring all sorts of goodies home with you. With limited orchard time and specific picking locations, you still have the opportunity to get your hands on almost 30 types of apples. The orchard asks pickers to buy bags before entering the orchard and only touch apples they'll buy. However different this fall may be, you can safely pick all the apples you want at Minnesota Harvest. 2755 Rose Ave., Watertown, 61, Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard You can buy fresh, Minnesota-made goods, like pies, mixes, and gifts, in their barn. LuceLine Orchard also features a corn maze and live outdoor music events on weekends-masks are required when inside buildings.
Pick from the almost 10,000 trees at this orchard to find the perfect apple: varieties range from Haralson to Snow Sweet to the crown jewel of autumn, Honeycrisp. They’ve also made online ordering and curbside pick-up an option. New safety precautions include distance signage, hand sanitizer, separate entrances and exits, and remote checkout at busier times to keep you safe while you pick up homemade cider, caramel apples, apple pie, and more from their store. Spend a perfect fall day at Fireside Orchard having a picnic in the gardens and choosing between over a dozen different apple varieties. E., Belle Plaine, 95, Fireside Orchard and Gardens Bonus: Order takeout from the restaurant and pickup some homemade bread, pie, crisps, and other desserts. If you find yourself swinging down 169, you can't miss Emma Krumbee's big apple sign once you hit Belle Plaine. Take a walk through their Scarecrow Festival paths, and pick your own apples outside or grab pre-picked in. 1903 SW10th St., Buffalo, 76, Emma Krumbee's If you’re hungry for other treats, the orchard also offers take-n-bake pies and crisps, jams, and locally grown garlic through the season. Though they won’t be hosting concerts or offering animal feeding this year, they’re open for traditional picking and in-store purchases, just wear a mask when in the buildings, on their wagon rides or when social distancing is not possible. And to avoid crowds, visit during the week rather than the weekend. 8282 Parley Lake Rd., Waconia, Deer Lake Orchardĭeer Lake Orchard has over 28 varieties of apples for jellies, sauces, pies, or snacking to choose from. After checking in and picking up your bag, you'll be picking from an assigned section of the field, where they grow 10 varieties of apples on over 3,000 trees. to 3 p.m., and they ask customers to make reservations for up to an hour of apple picking in groups no larger than six people. Out in Waconia, Deardorff Orchards is open Fri-Sat from 10 a.m. 4875 37th St., Delano, 76, Deardorff Orchards In addition to social distancing, guests are asked to wear masks when visiting the orchard If a taste of what they offer is all you need, their online ordering system is in operation for both curbside and in-store pickup, with bakery items available every day. 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater, 65, Apple Jack OrchardsĪlthough their typical farmyard activities of hayrides and corn pits will not be in operation this year, this orchard will still be offering u-pick apples seven days a week for a chance to visit their grounds.
When you go, stay socially distant in the store, wear a mask inside buildings, picking apples and enjoying Thor’s Hard Cider. However, if paying them a visit is a must, you can still pick your own or grab pre-picked apples in their barn. Aamodt’s Apple FarmĪamodt's offers online ordering for a variety of the orchard’s tasty treats ready at your fingertips. As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Some are offering curbside pickup and online ordering, while others see community supported agriculture as a strategy that allows locals to satisfy their apple cravings while helping the farms they know and love during our pandemic reality. But this year the orchard scene will look a little different, with new modifications to keep customers and employees safe. Our local orchards have long provided us with bushels of freshly picked apples, scenic views of our landscape, afternoons spent in corn mazes, and delicious ciders.
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